The World Of Chance: A Novel (1893)

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

""The World of Chance"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells and published in 1893. The story revolves around the lives of two young men, Henry Maxwell and Lawrence Stratton, who come from vastly different backgrounds. Maxwell is a wealthy businessman while Stratton is a struggling artist. Despite their differences, the two men become friends and embark on a journey together to Europe. Along the way, they encounter a number of interesting characters and situations that challenge their beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, love, and the role of chance in shaping our lives. Howells' writing style is known for its realism and attention to detail, and ""The World of Chance"" is no exception. The novel is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of late 19th-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163950289
• ISBN13: 9781163950289
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"